Solihull Moors are searching for their first points of the new National League season after a difficult start. The club sits 24th in the table with zero points from three matches, having scored three goals and conceded ten, according to data reported by worthingfc.com this week.
Chris Millington's team began the campaign with a 5-2 defeat away to Harrogate Town on the opening day. That was followed by three consecutive home losses at the ARMCO Arena, also known as Damson Park, to Boston United, Southend United, and Middlesbrough U21s across league and cup competitions. This run leaves them nine points behind early leaders Southend United.
Who is managing Solihull Moors?
Chris Millington is the man tasked with turning things around. The 50-year-old UEFA A Licence coach took charge at Solihull Moors in October 2025 and successfully guided the club away from relegation last season. The 2026/27 campaign is his first full season in the role. Millington does not have an established playing career but built his reputation in academy setups at Curzon Ashton, Macclesfield, and Stockport County.
His managerial path was shaped by a three-year partnership with Pete Wild. Millington began working with Wild when Wild was appointed Caretaker Manager at Oldham Athletic and followed him to FC Halifax Town. When Wild moved to League Two side Barrow in 2022, Millington succeeded him as Halifax manager. He won the FA Trophy with Halifax in 2023 before resigning at the end of the 2024/25 season after two play-off campaigns.
What is the club's recent history?
Solihull Moors are in their tenth consecutive season as a fifth-tier National League side. The club was formed in 2007 from a merger of Solihull Borough, founded in 1953, and Moor Green, founded in 1901. They have come close to promotion on several occasions. Their highest finish was as National League runners-up in 2019.
They have reached the National League play-off final at Wembley Stadium twice. In 2022, they lost the final to Grimsby Town. A couple of years later, they were beaten by Bromley in a penalty shootout. Bromley are now a League One side. The club also suffered Wembley heartbreak in the FA Trophy final in 2024, losing another penalty shootout. Since 2024, their league finishes have been 14th place twice. You can review the club's historical performance on our stats page.
Where do Solihull Moors play?
The team's home is the ARMCO Arena at Damson Park. This ground was formerly the home of Solihull Borough from 1999 until the 2007 merger. It features a main two-tier stand that incorporates hospitality and club facilities, additional seated areas, and a covered terrace. The record attendance of over 4,000 was set for the 2022 National League play-off semi-final against Chesterfield. Fans can see upcoming home games on the club's fixtures list.
What happens next for the team?
The immediate focus is on stopping the losing run and climbing the standings. With a goal difference of minus seven, shoring up the defence will be a priority for Millington and his squad. Their next novel challenge comes in six weeks with a first-ever competitive meeting against Worthing at Woodside Road. Worthing have never faced Solihull Moors, though they did play Moor Green twice in the AFA Senior Cup in the 1935/36 and 1947/48 seasons. The first of those was an away trip that, until an FA Cup tie at Rotherham United in 1999, was the furthest north Worthing had ever travelled to play.
